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Welcome to Families Affected By Autism. |
An e-source of information and support for families in the Orange County, New York area. |
| When each of our children were diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we began diligent and difficult searches for information about autism. After spending hours, days and weeks on the Internet, the telephone, and networking with other parents, we found information about local resources was extremely limited. So we decided to help other families with relatives affected with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Orange County, New York area (Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan counties in New York, Sussex county in New Jersey and Pikes county in Pennsylvania) by creating this web site. Our intention is to provide information about autism and local resources that are available while helping to raise awareness about the disorder. |
| We understand that time is of the essence and that your children are your priority. We hope that this web site will reduce the time that families spend trying to find resources, obtain support, and educate themselves on current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) guidelines. Time better spent with your children. |
| We want to help families with issues related to services, education, medicine, awareness, therapies, legislation, etc. And while we hope you find the information we provide here or via e-mail useful, please do not ever mistake our input as a substitute for medical or professional advice. We strongly encourage you to seek the guidance of a professional before you attempt any type of intervention. |
This artwork was created by a child with autism. |
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| About Us: |
| We are volunteers dedicated to helping others who live with autism, raising public awareness about autism and stimluating society's conscience to take a stand in the fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. |
| Our Stories: |
| Jen Stewart |
| Our Goals: |
| To reduce the amount of time families spend searching for help by directing them to the resources we've already found. |
| To build a local community of mutual support by connecting families of newly diagnosed children with other families in their area whenever possible. |
| To join local families and professionals in a single effort to fight for the victims of autism and raise the general public's awareness about the disorder. |
| To educate and empower family members about existing laws and pending legislation that may help all people affected by autism. |
| To educate parents about biomedical treatment options and raise funds for biomedical research, behavioral research and projects. |
